News: Long-Term Care

News: Long-Term Care

GRIMSBY — Across the province, there are more
than 34,000 Ontarians waiting to get into a long-term care home, putting strain
on the health care system and leaving residents waiting too long for the care
they desperately need. The government is taking swift action and delivering on
its commitment to end hallway health care by adding more long-term care beds in
communities across Ontario.

WOODSTOCK - Today, Dr. Merrilee
Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the following statement regarding
Justice Gillese, Commissioner of the Public Inquiry's final report of the
Public Inquiry into the Safety and Security of Residents in the Long-Term Care
Homes System:

MISSISSAUGA
— Across the province, there are more than 34,000 Ontarians waiting to get into
a long-term care home, straining the health care system and leaving residents waiting
too long for care. Ontario is taking swift action and delivering on its commitment to end hallway health care by adding more long-term care beds in communities
across Ontario.

BRAMPTON — Across the province, there are more than 34,000
Ontarians waiting to get into a long-term care home, straining the health care
system and leaving residents waiting too long for care. Ontario is taking swift
action and delivering on its commitment to end hallway health care by adding
more long-term care beds in communities across Ontario.

PICTON — Across the province, there are over 34,000 Ontarians waiting to get into a long-term care home, straining the health care system and leaving patients waiting too long for care. That's why Ontario's Government for the People is delivering on its commitment to end hallway health care by adding more long-term care beds in communities across Ontario.